Global Senior Buyer Professional Services in Slough

We are Reckitt, home to the world’s best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Supply is the backbone of our business. It’s how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it’s our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you’re looking for a career in supply chain, there’s no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics.

About the role

Working in an autonomous role as part of a truly global team. You’ll lead high value negotiations and nurture lasting relationships and ensure we work with the best suppliers. Along the way you’ll lower costs and risks whilst increasing quality and service. You will support our Global Professional Services spend which includes HR, Finance, Legal, IT&D – as well as Business Process Outsourcing. You will identify best in class external category experts and engage these companies to deliver competitive advantage to Reckitt. You’ll be responsible for shaping category strategies, leading global negotiations, and delivering measurable value across Reckitt’s professional services spend. Your work will directly influence cost optimization, supplier performance, and business transformation.

Your responsibilities

• Strategic Category Management: Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for professional services categories. Lead high-value negotiations with global consulting firms, legal partners, and outsourcing vendors. Drive supplier innovation and continuous improvement aligned with Reckitt’s strategic goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with senior leadership across HR, Finance, Legal, and IT&D to align procurement strategies with business priorities. Influence decision-making and build trust across functions and geographies.
• Supplier Management: Identify, select, and manage strategic suppliers to ensure quality, service, and risk mitigation. Establish performance metrics and governance frameworks for supplier relationships.
• Commercial Excellence: Structure complex contracts and commercial models that deliver long-term value. Ensure compliance, continuity of service, and cost transparency across global engagements.
• Market Intelligence & Innovation: Stay ahead of market trends, emerging service models, and regulatory changes. Leverage external expertise to drive competitive advantage and category innovation.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in professional services procurement and global outsourcing.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across functions.
• Experience managing global supplier relationships and cross-border projects.
• Deep understanding of professional services markets, outsourcing models, and risk frameworks.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Law, Finance, or Supply Chain.
• CIPS qualification (Level 4 or above) or actively working towards certification.
• 5+ years of procurement experience, with a focus on professional services.
• Experience in a multinational environment with global sourcing responsibilities.
• Familiarity with procurement tools (e.g., Ariba), spend analytics, and savings methodologies.

The skills for success

• Supply Chain Management
• Relationship Management
• Business Acumen
• Productivity Management
• Improve business processes
• Distribution Logistics
• Logistics Management
• Management of Third-party Logistics Providers
• Supply Chain Planning
• Vendor Negotiation
• Contract Negotiation
• Supply Management
• Procurement Category Management Expertise

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don’t always 'tick all the boxes'. That’s why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don’t meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.